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by Bia Rich
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Large roasted meat joint with charred crust and pink interior resting on a rack, warm kitchen background
Close-up plate with sliced meat, roasted potatoes, caramelized onions and gravy, warm brown tones
Bowl of sautéed kale with corn kernels and caramelized onions, dark green and yellow tones

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Meet Bia Rich
Cook, gardener, storyteller

Bia Rich spent 20 years in the NYC restaurant business before moving to the countryside of North Carolina. Now she cooks, gardens, and shares the recipes she loves — drawing on restaurant experience, family canning traditions, and a belief that too much of a good thing can be wonderful.

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Plate with sliced meat, roasted potatoes, and caramelized onions with gravy Entrees
Bowl of sautéed kale with corn and caramelized onions Sides & Sauces

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  1. A creamy coconut and lemongrass chicken soup with rice noodlesThere are soups that simmer quietly in the background, and then there are soups that fill the kitchen with fragrance before the first spoonful. This chicken…
  2. Quick Pickled Red Onions for Sandwiches and SaladsA jar of quick pickled red onions can change the character of an ordinary meal in minutes. Thin slices of onion become crisp, tangy, lightly sweet, and…
  3. The Perfect Prime Rib with a Horseradish and Herb CrustA standing rib roast has a way of making an ordinary dinner feel like an occasion. Its appeal is simple: a tender center, a deeply browned exterior, and enough…
  4. Smoky Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup with Basil OilA good tomato soup should taste like more than tomatoes. It needs sweetness, savory depth, gentle acidity, and a texture that feels generous rather than thin.…
  5. Fresh Herbs for Every Season in Bia’s KitchenFresh herbs can change the character of a meal in seconds. A handful of basil brightens a tomato salad, rosemary gives roasted vegetables a woodland aroma, and…
  6. A classic tiramisu with mascarpone and strong brewed coffeeTiramisu is a dessert of contrasts: cloud-soft mascarpone cream against bitter coffee, tender ladyfingers against a veil of cocoa, and gentle sweetness lifted…
  7. How to Create a Custom Spice Blend for Roasted VegetablesA sheet pan of roasted vegetables can be deeply savory, sweet, smoky, or bright depending on the seasoning scattered over it. The difference rarely comes from…
  8. A hearty lentil and sausage soup with kale and garlicA good soup should make the kitchen smell inviting long before dinner is ready. This lentil and sausage soup does exactly that, beginning with browned sausage,…
  9. Why Cold Butter Makes Better Pie CrustA tender, flaky pie crust begins long before the filling reaches the oven. The most important decision happens at the mixing bowl: keeping the butter cold…
  10. Bright grilled zucchini salad with feta and lemonWhen summer zucchini begins arriving faster than anyone can eat it, the grill offers a welcome change from the usual sauté pan. A few minutes over high heat…